Quick answer: Moving a five-bedroom house in York is charged by the hour, from £125 an hour for a three-person crew, plus a one-off van fee confirmed in your quote. The total depends on how much you have, the access at both homes, and any packing or dismantling you need.
Moving house from a five-bedroom home is one of the biggest jobs a removal crew takes on. There is a lot of furniture, a lot of boxes and usually a garage, loft or shed as well. This guide explains what drives the cost of a five-bedroom move, how our hourly pricing in York works, and where you can save time and money.
How Much Does It Cost to Move a Five-Bedroom House?
Five-bedroom house removals in York are charged by the hour. With us that is from £125 an hour for a three-person crew, the same rate every day of the week, plus a one-off van fee, confirmed in your quote. A home this size can need more than one van, and the hours depend on how much you have, the access at both ends, furniture to take apart and waiting for keys.
Because every five-bedroom house is different, we do not guess from the number of bedrooms. We price from your room-by-room list or a short video of each room, so the quote matches what is actually going.
These are the things that make the biggest difference to the time, and so to the cost.
Dismantling and Rebuilding Furniture
Beds, wardrobes and large tables often need taking apart to get them out safely, then putting back together at the new house. Our furniture dismantling service covers this, and it adds time to the move, so list these pieces when you ask for a quote.
Antiques, artwork and other valuable items need extra wrapping and careful handling, which also takes longer. Heavy items such as an upright piano need the right equipment and enough people to move them safely.
Packing a Five-Bedroom House
Packing costs are made up of materials and time. You can save money by packing yourself rather than paying a removal company to pack, but a five-bedroom house can take weeks to pack around work and family life.
If you book us to pack, we can do the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items. Packing a home this size can take a full crew most of a day, so it is often done the day before, with everything ready to load the next morning.
Access and Parking at Both Homes
Access has a big effect on time. If the van can park right outside, loading is quick. If the crew has to carry everything along a narrow street or from a car park, it takes longer. In York you will often need a parking suspension from the council, which you arrange before the day.
Stairs matter too. A top-floor flat with no lift, or a long path to the front door, means more trips and more time for every item.
How to Keep the Cost Down
A few things done in advance can make a five-bedroom move quicker and cheaper.
Start Planning Early
Give yourself at least a couple of months. That leaves time to declutter, compare removal companies, read their reviews and book the date you want.
Make a Full Inventory
Go through every room, including the loft, garage and shed, and list what is going. An accurate list gives you an accurate quote and helps the crew plan the day.
Compare Quotes Properly
Get more than one quote and check what each one includes, such as packing, dismantling and insurance, not just the price. Ask whether anything could be added on the day.
Get a Quote for Your Five-Bedroom Move
1 Van 1 Man Removals has been moving homes in and around York since 2008. Send us your list or a short video of your rooms and we will send you a clear written quote, with no weekend surcharge and no VAT added. Get your free quote.
Last updated 8 November 2026